by Detail Solicitors | Aug 7, 2017 | Articles
On 7th August, 2017, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the lifting of an administrative suspension on the processing of Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI) applications following a comprehensive review and reform of the process. The Government also released a... by Detail Solicitors | Aug 5, 2017 | Articles
The Department of Petroleum Resources (the DPR) recently released the General Requirements and Guidance Information for the Establishment of Modular Refineries in Nigeria (the Guidelines). The Guidelines was published to promote the establishment of third party... by Detail Solicitors | Jun 29, 2017 | Articles
On the 29th of June 2017, the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo launched the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) to address the issue of tax default in Nigeria. The Scheme which became effective on the 1st of July 2017 provides a 9-month... by Detail Solicitors | May 24, 2017 | Articles
On the 24th May, 2017, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) released a new Mini Grid Regulation to govern the development of integrated electricity generation and distribution supply systems of under 1MW either in isolation from the Distribution... by Detail Solicitors | Mar 20, 2016 | Articles
A. Introduction The Electrify Africa Act 2015 was passed by the US Congress with bi-partisan support and was signed into law by President Barack Obama on the 9th of February, 2016. The Act seeks to encourage the efforts of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to improve... by Detail Solicitors | Feb 12, 2016 | Articles
Mauritius is all the rage. Due to the favourable tax regime in Mauritius, the country is seen as the gateway to Africa. Foreign companies often route their investments through Mauritius by setting up a Category 1 Global Business Company (GBL1) which has an effective...